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Just like Mom used to make! Mom’s Chicken Orzo Salad is easy and quick to make, and it makes for a perfect summer lunch, dinner, or side dish. Refreshing arugula, bright and bursting grape tomatoes, and creamy goat cheese mingle with tender orzo and juicy grilled chicken for a hearty yet light meal. Mom’s Chicken Orzo Salad is anything but boring, so make sure you make enough for everyone!
Just like Mom used to make! Mom’s Chicken Orzo Salad is easy and quick to make, and it makes for a perfect summer lunch, dinner, or side dish. Refreshing arugula, bright and bursting grape tomatoes, and creamy goat cheese mingle with tender orzo and juicy grilled chicken for a hearty yet light meal. Mom’s Chicken Orzo Salad is anything but boring, so make sure you make enough for everyone!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups orzo
- 3 cups chicken breast strips grilled and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups arugula trimmed
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons basil chopped
- 1 teaspoon oregano chopped
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 tablespoons goat cheese crumbled, for topping
Directions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
- Combine the cooked pasta, the chicken, the arugula, the grape tomatoes, the red bell pepper, the red onion, the basil, and the oregano in a large bowl, tossing well.
- Combine the vinegar, the oil, the salt, and the black pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
- Drizzle the vinegar mixture over the pasta mixture, tossing well to coat.
- Sprinkle the pasta with the cheese.
- Serve.
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